Head Chef - Contract Catering - Berkshire – Up to £50,000
We're recruiting a Head Chef to lead a busy, high-volume contract catering operation within a secure corporate environment in Berkshire.
This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on Head Chef who enjoys fresh food, team leadership and high-volume service. We're looking for someone organised, reliable and capable of leading from the front while maintaining exceptional standards across a fast-paced operation.
The Offer
* Up to £50,000 salary
* Monday to Friday
* Daytime hours (typically 6am–4pm)
* 28 days holiday including bank holidays
* Free meals on shift
* Company pension
* Free parking on site
* Strong work-life balance
* Long-term career progression
The Operation
* Over 1,000 people on site daily,
* Large-scale contract catering operation,
* Main restaurant and grab-and-go outlet,
* Small hospitality offering.
* Team of 10 chefs on site.
* Fresh food-led environment.
The Food
* Fresh food prepared on site daily.
* Seasonal menu cycles.
* Breakfast and lunch service.
* Retail and grab-and-go concepts.
* High-volume fresh food production.
* Consistent focus on quality and presentation.
The Role
* Lead the day-to-day kitchen operation.
* Manage and develop the kitchen team.
* Drive food quality and consistency.
* Support menu planning and development.
* Oversee ordering, stock control and food costs.
* Ensure full HACCP, allergen and health & safety compliance.
* Maintain strong standards across all food offers.
* Support the wider operation and hospitality events when required.
About You
* Proven Head Chef experience within B&I or contract catering.
* Strong fresh food background.
* Reliable, consistent and committed to long-term roles.
If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to yasmin at COREcruitment dot com
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